Basketball Fans Are In Shock Over Mind-Blowing Image Of France’s Victor Wembanyama Standing Next To 5’4″ Player From Japan During Game At Olympics

Victor Wembanyama & Yuki Togashi (Photos via Getty Images)
Social media is in shock over a viral image showing the unbelievable height difference between France’s Victor Wembanyama and Japan’s Yuki Togashi.

France and Japan squared off in a pivotal Group B round robin clash. The French held on for a tight 94-90 win victory in overtime, with Victor Wembanyama tallying 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists in the win.

Ben Golliver of The Washington Post shared several images of Wembanyama (listed at 7-foot-4) and Togashi (5-foot-4) on the court together. Needless to say, the size difference between the two stars is absolutely astonishing:

Social media was in total awe over the incredible image showing the two-foot difference in height between Wembanyama and Togashi:

With Victor Wembanyama and France winning Tuesday’s showdown, they’re now 2-0 in group play. They’ll meet Germany (also 2-0) on Friday in a game to determine who finishes first in Group B, though both have clinched spots in the quarterfinals.

Yuki Togashi finished with three points, one rebound and an assist in 12 minutes. Yuki Kawamura was Japan’s leading scorer with 29 points to go along with seven rebounds and six assists.

Having lost their round robin opener to Germany, Japan faces a must-win situation against Brazil (also 0-2) to have any chance at reaching the quarterfinals. That same is also set for Friday.

Victor Wembanyama Had A Superb Rookie Year With San Antonio Spurs

The 20-year-old Wembanyama was drafted first overall by the San Antonio Spurs a year ago, and the generational talent certainly lived up to expectations as a rookie.

Wembanyama averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest en route to NBA Rookie of the Year honors. Wembanyama shot 46.5 percent from the field and made 32.5 percent of his three-point attempts.

And to think that Wembanyama hasn’t even hit his ceiling yet. Once the Spurs accumulate more talent to help out, they shall re-emerge as a force in the Western Conference following a painful rebuilding phase in the post-dynasty days.